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“Is it April 1st already?”: Cyclists confused if £115 power meter that sits on your chain and “collects grease and dirt” is a “joke”, but some argue “if it works, it works”; Thomas hoping for “exciting and special” UK Grand Départ + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the live blog with the latest cycling news, views and reaction

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 10:19

Tern GSD gets an overhaul – “pretty much every aspect of the bike has been redesigned to work better”

Bosch Smart System, anti-lock braking and increased load capacity headline the list of updates

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 10:12

James May tells councils to stop being “t***s” and build more cycle lanes

Former Top Gear host calls "anti-cycling rage" in the Telegraph "nonsense" and thinks "the best thing you could do with the driving test is make a part of it on a bicycle"

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 10:04

Smaller, lighter Core 2 heat sensor launched by Greentag AG

New heat sensor designed to boost your haemoglobin mass and VO2 max.

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 09:23

Oh look, another hubless e-bike – and this one’s a folder!

Kosmos manufacturer claims “see-through design” makes bike lighter, helps with “sudden stops” and offers “a reduced centre of gravity” – mmm, okay…

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 20:15

“A massive opportunity to make roads safer”: Police reveal councils don’t currently have access to close pass data, as cyclist urges forces and local authorities to work together

Do local authorities need access to police data on close passes and other roads incidents to protect cyclists and plan effective infrastructure?

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 17:05

Can this inflatable helmet really replace traditional bike helmets? Five cool things coming soon from Ventete, Ekoi, Prestacycle, Project Flock and Akeeyo

This week we’re showcasing a helmet that inflates via an electric pump, a rear light claiming to improve visibility by 5.5x, a bike camera from Akeeyo, plus more cool products from Ekoi and Prestacyle

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 13:56

A 70g power meter with tool-free installation for £115? What’s the catch?

BikeOn says its CycleClick power meter provides accuracy comparable to that of high-end rivals

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 12:52

Cycling projects ‘squeezing out motorists in favour of cyclists’, Conservative councillor claims during “fierce” debate over controversial cycle lane

Work on next stage of major bike lane project set to last until 2027, the scheme having faced criticism from some businesses over claims about lost parking and congestion

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 12:39

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! A Scribe CORE SuperLight Disc Carbon Wheelset of your choice worth £999!

You could bag yourself some stunning handbuilt carbon performance wheels from Scribe just by filling out this entry form. Don't miss out

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 12:00

How Pedibal’s throttle-controlled e-bikes can legally be ridden without a licence and insurance

They need registering with the DVSA but can be ridden just like an e-bike (or bike)

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 11:29

“Safety in numbers”: Electric scooter schemes reduce cyclist collisions by 20%, new study suggests

University of Bristol research explored "micromobility safety in numbers" hypothesis, that the more people ditch their cars for bikes or e-scooter hires the safer they become, possibly by making drivers "take more care" on the roads

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 10:40

“But we’re the entitled snowflakes”: Cyclists baffled as right-wing group calls for Elon Musk DOGE-style clampdown on “unethical” cycling and walking charity and its “taxpayer-funded, deeply undemocratic restrictions on motorists” + more on the live blog

He may have just about recovered from Milan-Sanremo on Saturday, but Ryan Mallon’s back for some more blistering, long-range cycling news and enthralling, action-packed opinions on the Monday live blog

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 10:11

Wandsworth Bridge Road planters and parklets

Narrowing roads with planters and parklets could make cyclists vulnerable to side swipe collisions, finds council’s safety report, but council claims “risks are relatively small” as new environment aims to “prioritise people rather than cars”

“The new environment will contribute to creating a sense of uncertainty and caution which will reduce speed further and help in improving safety for all users,” the Labour council said

Sat, Mar 22, 2025 17:54

Country road next to Saddington Reservoir, Leicestershire

“No deterrent whatsoever”: Teenage driver who apologised to cyclist in court after crashing and leaving him with life-threatening injuries sentenced to community service

The cyclist said that his wife, who was also riding with him at the time of the crash, thought that “he was dead” and still gets flashbacks of him “flying through the air and lying motionless on the road”

Sat, Mar 22, 2025 12:49

Aldi unleashes latest batch of cycling bargains… but are they any good? Plus a “game changer” green initiative for tyre and tube recycling

All the best new tech we've spotted this week from Cannondale, Bianchi, Q36.5, NGB Clean, Ere, EF Pro Cycling and, of course, the middle aisles at Aldi

Sat, Mar 22, 2025 12:00

Cycle routes “painted on our pavements” blamed as campaigner calls for crackdown on “30mph” illegal e-bikes “before someone is killed”

Labour MP Gill Furniss says she will work with the police to “press for safety for pedestrians” after one activist claimed she experiences near misses involving the illegally modified machines “several times” a week

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 17:42

“Totally blindsided”: Cuts and job losses expected at Komoot after route planning app bought by Italian tech firm infamous for mass layoffs

Komoot employees say they have been “blindsided” by Bending Spoons’ purchase, which comes after the brand introduced a new premium subscription for users to send routes to bike computers

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 15:42

This week’s geared, hub motor, Tenways e-bike is even more affordable than last week’s

Step-over framed CGO600 Plus follows hot on the heels of step-through CGO800 Plus

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 14:31

Cyclists in London plus Telegraph Cycle to Work headline

Telegraph claims “rich, Lycra-clad cyclists tearing through red lights” are riding “hugely expensive” bikes paid for by taxpayer in “nasty” tirade against Cycle to Work scheme

The newspaper’s head of money – in what he claimed “isn’t an anti-cyclist article” – argued that Cycle to Work is being “abused” by “middle-aged men in Lycra earning six figures” to buy “fancy new toys”

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 12:30

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“Really gotta hand it to them”: Bizarro “hands-on” saddle fetches £30 (plus £77 shipping) on eBay, but cyclist says “this looks much more comfortable than the dildo I’ve been riding on”; Van der Poel says “I’m lucky with my genes” + more on the live blog

T-Minus One day to the first monument of 2025… Adwitiya is back on the live blog with all the cycling news and pre-Milan-Sanremo updates

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 09:45

Brother-in-law of former Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf fined £450 for crashing into cyclist at red light while driving uninsured car

Ramsay El-Nakla was also handed six penalty points on his driving licence after leaving the cyclist with minor injuries

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 18:26

Isaac Del Toro wins 2025 Milano-Torino with jersey zip broken

Pro cyclist slapped with “laughable” fine after broken zip sees UCI claim open jersey Milano-Torino celebration “damaged image of the sport”

UAE Team Emirates rider Isaac del Toro’s wardrobe malfunction and bare-chested bow at the top of the Superga saw him fined 200 Swiss Francs and docked his UCI points for the win

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 16:38

Specialized S-Works Ares 2 road racing shoes March 2025

Specialized claims “7-watt power increase” with new top-of-the-range S-Works Ares 2 road racing shoes, priced at £479

The promised wattage increase is coupled with a £104 price increase over the first generation S-Works Ares shoes. You'll also take advantage of 44% less pressure on the forefoot and a 20% increase in contact surface according to Specialized

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 16:00

Mark Cavendish and Christian Prudhomme with children from Scottish Cycling at Edinburgh’s 2027 Tour de France announcement

“We talk about Britain’s male cyclists – but we’ve had more female champions”: Mark Cavendish says historic UK Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ is “fitting” and will inspire next generation

The 35-time Tour stage winner believes hosting the start of the 2027 men’s and women’s races will encourage more people to ride bikes in the UK – but admits he’ll leave the active travel campaigning to others

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 13:21